Thursday, November 23, 2017

Another quick and easy make. This took me from cut to finish maybe an hours. It is just a cute little est that I throw on over a tank and some jeans when I need a quick fix or a Tshirt dress and add a belt.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Sometimes I want really easy sewing projects. I wanted something I could throw over my head and keep moving. This pattern fits the bill. I made this dress using a very stretchy Jersey Knit. I was the perfect weight and color for this project.

I could wear a belt for more of a finished look or just be cool and comfy wearing it loosely. Either way it can be dressed up or down depending on the look your going for.

I absolutely love the simplicity of this top. I am really starting to like these simple New Look patterns. They make, making a garment quick and simple with several variations to receive different looks . It was such a quick make I was not even going to post about it. But I decided to do a quick post because the color popped and the fabric is heavenly. It's a Techno textured knit. It is a 4 way stretch that I picked up at Fine Fabrics in Atlanta. The Fabric is so soft.

I could literally see a closet full of these tops. You can dress them up or down, it really is a great wardrobe staple.

I was asked to participate in a competition with "That Sewing Blab", a Face Book sewing community. There contest is a 3 Round competition where you receive a mystery item and you have to incorporate it into a garment. The applique in the pictures was the mystery item.

When I received it, I wasn't sure waht to do with it as it was little large. I didn't want to just place it on a top or jacket, it is very beautiful, these pictures does it no justice. So I decided to make me a Peplum Belt, I had saved several peplum belts on my Pinterest board previously so I had some inspiration to work with.

My belt was self drafted and I used the Applique as a closure. I made a 4 inch waistband and a made two half circles that I pleated in the front and back. It was a quick make, and I love the way it came out. Oh and I won the first challange.

Monday, October 23, 2017

Working on adding some simple but effective pieces to my wardrobe. This cardigan was very easy to make, about an hour and half from cut to hem.

I needed something to wear to my Husband's co-worker birthday dinner party which was held at a restaurant. I always freeze at restaurants, so I new I wanted to wear sleeves, but didn't want to have to put on a jacket or something heavy. It was a beautiful night and the weather was cool but not cold outside.

I have had this pattern in my stash for awhile, and I have always wanted to make it and never got around to it. I got off from work on Friday, and whipped this baby up about an hour before we were due to leave the house. Gave me plenty time to shower and fix my face (picutres don't show it though, tee-hee).

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

This is a piece I made for a very good friend. Its a design by my very good friend Shari of mydailythreadz. She also has a tutorial and video on how to achieve this look using McCalls 6650 which is an out of print McCalls pattern. This is one of my TNT patterns, and I have used it for dresses and tops.

I have made this piece for myself and others several times. I am in love with anything with a Pussy Bow. The fabric is from Joanns and its a light scuba type knit. It works very well for this particular design.

I payed special attention to matching up the plaid pattern, something I normally frown on. But it was not hard at all.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

I love this Silver Blue Camisole. Though the picture looks more silver than blue, it is actually a lovely blue. Can you ever have enough? I don't think I can. I have made several and intend to make several more. My life will be complete when I have them in every color. The are perfect for suits, and over cute skirts and jeans. Very date night easy.